The Fox Valley Beaux Arts recently celebrated its successful luncheon fashion show, Afternoon in Paris, at the Elgin Country Club. Proceeds from the event are designated for the annual college scholarships to students pursuing the arts.

An added bonus at the "Afternoon in Paris" luncheon was a brief presentation by one of this year's scholarship recipients, Elissa Yu of Bartlett, who is a student at the Art Institute in Chicago. She spoke about her art projects, which were on display.

The generous corporate "Platinum Producer" level of sponsor donors, who contributed $250 or more to the Fox Valley Beaux Arts luncheon and fashion to benefit the scholarship fund, were: Arcada Theatre; Bobbie Brown; Bowes Creek Country Club; Golden Chain; Jean and Bill Cramer, Students to Theatre; Joseph's Hair Fashion Salon; The Cosmopolitan Club; and Town and Country Gardens, Elgin.

"We appreciate the generosity of these donors," said Cheryl Hallquist, president, Fox Valley Beaux Arts. "Their contribution makes it possible for us to continue our mission of providing public and philanthropic services through the support of the fine arts."

It was also announced at this year's luncheon that for the first time the Fox Valley Beaux Arts will offer "tiered" assistance. "Our scholarship recipients will receive tuition assistance after their freshman year as long as they continue their studies and reach satisfactory grade levels," added Linda O'Connor, scholarship co-chair.

Fox Valley Beaux Arts, a non-profit women's club, was founded 33 years ago to foster and support the arts. Its mission is to offer scholarships to Elgin area seniors majoring or minoring in the arts.

For more information about the Fox Valley Beaux Arts, contact president Cheryl Hallquist at 847-429-7675.

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